Newswise Feature Channel: Asthma

Wearable Lung Patch Uses Deep Learning to Detect Asthma and COPD

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:05:04 EST

A pilot study shows that a new wearable lung sensor combined with deep learning can automatically detect wheezes, a common indicator of asthma and COPD

Five Questions: FAMU-FSU Professor Uncovers the Impacts of Hurricane Flooding on Mold Growth

Florida State University — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:05:36 EST

By: Kayla Cardenas | Published: September 11, 2024 | 12:09 pm | SHARE: Atlantic hurricane season is nearing its peak, raising alarms for mold outbreaks triggered by flooding and the respiratory health issues to follow.Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf, an assistant professor and researcher at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering's Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response Center, or RIDER, is shedding new light on the indirect effects of flood damage on residential buildings and human health.

Asthma Peak Week is Coming! Are the Kids Ready?

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:05:43 EST

Return to School Means Preparing for Increased Asthma Symptoms

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:05:45 EST

Asthma medications and treatment challenges have been top of mind more so than usual - think supply chain issues, medication discontinuations as well as insurance concerns.

UC Davis Health develops a real-time action plan to help patients with lung disease cope with wildfire smoke

UC Davis Health — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:05:06 EST

A multidisciplinary team at UC Davis Health has developed an action plan to help patients with respiratory diseases mitigate the consequences of poor air quality from wildfires.

Loyola Medicine Experts Available to Discuss Rise in Whooping Cough Infections

Loyola Medicine — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:05:57 EST

Your Two-Week Timeline to Start Fall Allergy Medications Begins Now

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:05:25 EST

Those who suffer from fall allergies should be starting their allergy medications now, before ragweed season fully hits.

Memorial Hermann Invests in Ready, Set, Food as Part of Commitment to Prevent Food Allergies

Memorial Hermann Health System — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:30:34 EST

Memorial Hermann Health System has made an investment in Ready, Set, Food that will further its commitment to educate and equip families with the tools necessary to give their babies the best chance at living a life free of food allergies.

Is Your Child With Asthma Ready for Asthma Peak Month in September?

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:00:41 EST

Five tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to help keep your child's allergy and asthma symptoms at bay this school year.

Expert to Discuss Wildfire Risks for Patients with Severe Asthma, COPD

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:10:22 EST

Take summer heat health risks seriously, UTSW experts caution

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:05:27 EST

The scorching heat can be inescapable this time of year, and as temperatures hover around triple digits, experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center caution that uncomfortable weather can escalate to dangerous health conditions.

The Parasitic Worms that Transformed Our Immune System

University of Utah Health — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:05:36 EST

Mammalian immunity has been shaped from day one by the most successful human pathogens on the planet. Learning how we've evolved together could help scientists understand immune development, treat autoimmune conditions, and make better vaccines.

VIDEO and TRANSCRIPT: RSV Risk And Undertreated Asthma: Expert Panel Q&A

Newswise — Tue, 21 May 2024 14:15:00 EST

Doctors with the American Thoracic Society will discuss new research about the potential effect of estrogen on hypertension for women in menopause, and the link between hormone replacement and breast cancer risk. How can patients and doctors weigh the risks and benefits and decide whether or not estrogen is right for them?

Few Moderate or Severe Asthma Patients Prescribed Recommended Inhaler Regimen

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Tue, 21 May 2024 14:15:00 EST

Only 14.5 percent of adult patients with moderate or severe asthma are prescribed the recommended SMART combination inhaler regimen and over 40 percent of academic pulmonary and allergy clinicians have not adopted this optimal therapy, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.

Extreme Heat Associated With Children's Asthma Hospital Visits

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Sun, 19 May 2024 17:15:00 EST

For children seeking care at a California urban pediatric health center, extreme heat events were associated with increased asthma hospital visits, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.

Link between e-cigarette use and early age of asthma onset in U.S. adults found through UTHealth Houston research

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Fri, 17 May 2024 10:35:28 EST

A significant link between the use of electronic cigarettes and earlier age of asthma onset in U.S. adults was reported by UTHealth Houston researchers today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

IU School of Medicine researchers to present respiratory therapy advancements at ATS 2024

Indiana University — Fri, 17 May 2024 09:05:13 EST

Researchers will showcase promising respiratory disease research at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2024 International Conference and ATS 2024 Respiratory Innovation Summit (RIS), May 17-22 in San Diego, California.

Breathing Easier with Asthma -- Johns Hopkins Children's Center Experts Available for Interviews During Asthma Awareness Month

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:40 EST

For many children with asthma, May is a peak season -- their condition is at its worst, often due to seasonal allergies, pollen or poor air quality that come with this time of year.

Asthma Education is Key to Reducing Deaths Worldwide, Say Respiratory Health Associations

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:12 EST

On World Asthma Day 2024 the message is clear: "Asthma Education Empowers." The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American Thoracic Society is a founding member, stresses the crucial role of education in empowering people with asthma to manage their condition effectively and to know when to seek medical assistance.

Are All Types of Asthma the Same? Not by a Long Shot

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:00:24 EST

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month - the ideal time to get the word out on the different types of asthma, as well as the different triggers and treatments.